I don't know if it fits your price range, but, in my humble opinion, the
best
restaurant in all of San Francisco, is La Folie - 2316 Polk Street (415)
776-5577. Zagat's has always rated it in their best food category. I admit
to being partial, as Roland Passot - the owner and chef - has been a very
dear friend of mine for nearly 20 years. Roland is from Lyon, France, but
much to his credit, married a beautiful Texas girl, Jamie. His brother,
George, is the sommelier and will always recommend lesser known American
wines. I have dined at a large number of the world's great restaurants, and
Roland rates right up there with them. He has a weeknight menu for a
moderate price. Please don't hesitate to say I recommended La Folie if you
dine there.